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Republican Methodological Center for Physical Education Needs Repairs: Minister of Education Inspects the Building

On February 26, the Minister of Education Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva visited the Republican Methodological Center for Physical Culture, Sports, and Culture, which is under the management of the ministry. According to the information from the press service of the Ministry of Education, Kendirbaeva inspected the building of the center, including the working offices and the surrounding area. During the visit, she also organized a meeting with the staff of the institution.

26.02.2026, 17:50
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The Ministry of Education proposes to expand the work of the online school "Tunguch" with three new areas.

The Ministry of Education has proposed for discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers "On the pilot project 'Online School 'Tunguch' dated March 19, 2025, No. 136, which includes the expansion of the functionality of this school. One of the key changes will be the introduction of online preparation for students for Olympiads at both the republican and international levels. As part of this initiative, in-depth courses in core subjects, as well as individual

26.02.2026, 14:00
Spring Break: Parents' Request Fulfilled, Teachers' Rights Protected
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Spring Break: Parents' Request Fulfilled, Teachers' Rights Protected

Fariza Soltogulova, the chief specialist of the Department of School, Extracurricular, and Additional Education of the Ministry of Education, reported that the academic process lasts 34 weeks, and the number of vacation days totals 30. This academic year, the vacation schedule has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the new Labor Code. According to her data, the academic year begins on September 1 and ends on May 25. During this period, teachers are required to fulfill the

26.02.2026, 10:07
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A meeting with parents and school directors on adolescent safety was held in Bishkek.

On February 25, another meeting organized by the city hall took place in Bishkek, involving parents and school directors from the Lenin and Oktyabr districts. The event was held at the State Department of Internal Affairs and became part of the traditional meetings with the parent community. This was reported by the press service of the capital's city hall. Attending the meeting were Bishkek's vice-mayor Viktoria Mozgacheva, the director of the Department of Education Rakhmat Musaev,

26.02.2026, 09:47
Free style or classic in school uniforms? The Ministry of Education has stated its position
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Free style or classic in school uniforms? The Ministry of Education has stated its position

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed that the requirements for school uniforms must adhere to a classic style. This statement was made by Altynbek Erkimbekov, head of the department of upbringing and extracurricular education. Deputy Dastan Bekeshev previously proposed at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh to reconsider the existing norms and make the uniform more comfortable. He advocated for the possibility of introducing a more relaxed style of clothing and granting schools

25.02.2026, 17:56
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The Ministry of Education spoke about the requirements for school uniforms

According to the resolution of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic dated August 12, 2015, No. 572, school uniforms must adhere to a classic style. This was reported by the Ministry of Education in response to the initiative of Deputy Dastan Bekeshev of the Jogorku Kenesh to ease the requirements for school uniforms. The ministry emphasizes that this document was developed taking into account the opinions of parents, students, and experts, as well as the climatic conditions and temperature

25.02.2026, 17:01
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In the city of Manas, the construction of 6 new schools has begun. List

In accordance with the instruction of President Sadyr Japarov, the construction of 36 new schools is planned for 2026, funded by the republican budget, of which 20 will be located in Bishkek, 10 in Osh, and another 6 in Manas. As reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction, on February 25, Minister Nurdin Oruntaev visited the Jalal-Abad region as part of a working visit to implement this instruction.

25.02.2026, 14:56
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In Kyrgyzstan, inspections have begun to identify emergency schools

Checks are being conducted across the country to identify school buildings with unsatisfactory technical conditions and to assess their current state. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. To accomplish these tasks, a special commission has been formed, headed by the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction and Engineering Design under the Ministry. The group includes representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Emergency Situations,

25.02.2026, 14:52
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The deputy proposed allocating funds to schools for preparing students for the OGE in the regions.

At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh, deputy Suyun Omurzakov expressed the opinion that regional schools need funding to prepare students for the Unified National Testing (ORT). He noted that students from remote areas are sent to the capital for studies, as teachers themselves advise them to do so. According to Omurzakov, preparation is carried out in private educational centers, which is where the funds are spent. The deputy emphasized that if funding is directed directly to the schools, the

25.02.2026, 14:41
In Kyrgyzstan, spring break has been extended. A psychologist explained the benefits for children.
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In Kyrgyzstan, spring break has been extended. A psychologist explained the benefits for children.

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has decided to extend the spring break, which has come as a pleasant surprise for parents and students. The vacation period will now last from March 2 to March 7, 2026, which is four days longer compared to the previous dates (March 6–8). At the same time, the ministry informed that to compensate for the additional days off, four school days will be made up in May. The end of the 2025–2026 academic year has been moved from May 25 to May 29,

25.02.2026, 14:26
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It is necessary to take into account the experience of students working in public schools and medical institutions, - deputy

The deputy raises the issue of the work experience of students employed in state institutions, stated Elvira Surabaldiyeva at a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh. Surabaldiyeva noted that many students studying on a budget in the fields of pedagogy and medicine are forced to work in public schools and medical institutions due to a shortage of staff. "These young specialists work under official employment contracts, they have labor books, and they fully fulfill their duties. However, the time

25.02.2026, 12:08
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In the Nookat District, 164 kindergarten employees did not receive their salaries for January, - deputy

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Sovetbek Rustambek uulu, raised a number of social and infrastructure issues in the Nookat and Uzgen districts of the Osh region during a parliamentary session on February 25. According to the deputy, 11 municipal kindergartens were opened in the Nookat district in 2024–2025, but local budgets have not yet received the necessary funds. As a result, 164 employees have been left without salaries for January and have begun to file complaints.

25.02.2026, 11:47
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The construction of the new building for School No. 23 continues in Bishkek.

On Jibek Jolu Avenue 281, the construction of a new educational institution — Secondary School No. 23 — is underway. According to information provided by the Bishkek city administration, the new building will be three stories high and include a basement. Its area will be 5,199.19 square meters, and the school will be able to accommodate 560 students.

25.02.2026, 11:06
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The school is falling apart: students of the emergency school in Nookat have been studying in a neighboring village for a year.

The rural school in Besh-Korgon, located in the Nookat district of the Osh region, is facing a serious problem: the building, constructed by local residents, has been deemed life-threatening, leaving hundreds of students without the opportunity to study close to home. The construction of the school began in 2003 when local residents decided to erect a new building on the site of an old chimney. The facility was officially put into operation in 2007, designed for 125 places. However, in 2016,

24.02.2026, 16:53
From "Altyn Kazyq" to Modern Schools: Reforms in the Education System
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From "Altyn Kazyq" to Modern Schools: Reforms in the Education System

The modern education system must not only meet international standards but also be capable of forming competitive specialists. An important step has been the introduction of 12-year education, as well as a comprehensive modernization of the infrastructure and material and technical base of educational institutions. To enhance the global competitiveness of the new generation of Kyrgyzstan, measures are being implemented to introduce the 12-year education model, provide students with new

24.02.2026, 16:37
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The Academy of Sciences received 26 new official vehicles

Edil Baysalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, handed over the keys to 26 official vehicles to representatives of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the press service of the Cabinet, these vehicles were purchased for a total of 44 million 800 thousand soms. The purpose of the procurement is to strengthen the material and technical base of the Academy's scientific institutions for conducting archaeological, geological, geophysical, biological, and

24.02.2026, 16:17
Over 25,000 requests from students were received through the anonymous function "Korkpo, Bildir"
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Over 25,000 requests from students were received through the anonymous function "Korkpo, Bildir"

Since the beginning of 2025, more than 25 thousand appeals from students have been registered through the anonymous function "Korkpo, bildir," available in the electronic diary "Kundoluk." This was reported by Altynbek Erkimbekov, head of the Department of Education and Extracurricular Activities of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic, during the broadcast of the program "Elge sobol." According to Erkimbekov, this function was developed to quickly

24.02.2026, 13:52
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Directors of Bishkek Schools Gathered at the Jogorku Kenesh

On February 24, Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev held a meeting with school directors of Bishkek in the parliament hall. According to the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh, he addressed important issues related to the development of education and support for teachers during the meeting. This year, a salary increase for teachers is planned; however, according to the speaker, this is just the beginning.

24.02.2026, 13:26
Universities of Kyrgyzstan and Korea Launch Joint Educational Programs
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Universities of Kyrgyzstan and Korea Launch Joint Educational Programs

The Osh State Pedagogical University named after A. Myrsabekov, in collaboration with the Bishkek Music and Pedagogical Institute named after T. Ermatov, has signed an agreement on international cooperation with renowned Korean educational institutions - Dong-eui Institute of Technology and Kyungdong University. This information was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the event, Nurzida Kasymova, head of the Department of Preschool Education

24.02.2026, 11:46